A photo of stolen equipment released by police after recovering about $375,000-worth of stolen heavy equipment, trailers, off-road vehicles and snowmobiles from a property near Gilbert Plains, Man., in 2023. Photo: RCMP

Canada’s rural crime problem far from fixed

Farmers on the Prairies are worried about crime rates and safety, but an effective approach to meaningfully reduce rural crime remains out of reach so far

Farmers on the Prairies are worried about crime rates and safety, but an effective approach to meaningfully reduce rural crime remains out of reach so far.

Ag In Motion provides agricultural demonstrations, equipment reveals and discussions on topics important to the industry. This year the show runs July 15-17.

What’s new and returning for Ag in Motion 2025

Preparations for Ag in Motion are underway with the western Canadian outdoor farm show now less than a month away; the show runs July 15-17, 2025.

Every year, Ag in Motion brings the latest in agriculture technology, innovation, farm equipment and industry insights to Western Canada. This year’s Ag in Motion show runs July 15-17, 2025 near Langham, Sask.


Manitoba strawberry farms prepare for warm season

Manitoba strawberry farms prepare for warm season

Strawberry growers and Manitoba U-Pick operations are looking at spring weed control and new plantings, now that the winter mulch is off

Manitoba strawberry growers and U-Pick operations are looking at spring weed control and new plantings; the 2025 berry picking season is coming fast.